Principal Product Safety Engineer, Naval Systems

BAE Systems; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Engineer - Product Safety responsible for delivering safety systems certification for the Royal Navy's Type 26 frigates. The ideal candidate will oversee stakeholder engagement, coordinate safety working groups, and ensure compliance with safety standards. A degree in a relevant field and experience in product safety management processes are essential. The role offers hybrid working options and includes substantial benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Applicants should have knowledge of product safety management processes.
• Experience working in multiple Life Cycle Management phases is preferred.
• Awareness of safety standards including DSA-02, JSP430, and Mil Std 882E.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety, propulsion & manoeuvring systems certification for Type 26 frigates.
• Manage engagement with stakeholders across various organizations.
• Coordinate safety working groups for the Marine Technical Authority.

Skills

Product safety management processes

Life Cycle Management (LCM) experience

Knowledge of ship/system safety standards

Education

Degree in technology, engineering, science or IT

Chartered Engineer or equivalent registration

Job description

A technology and engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Engineer - Product Safety responsible for delivering safety systems certification for the Royal Navy's Type 26 frigates. The ideal candidate will oversee stakeholder engagement, coordinate safety working groups, and ensure compliance with safety standards. A degree in a relevant field and experience in product safety management processes are essential. The role offers hybrid working options and includes substantial benefits.